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- ████ ████ ████ ████ ████ ███████████ Version 1.0
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- ████ ║by SimoneSystems║
- Copyright (C) 1991 by Frank L. Simone ████ ╚════════════════╝
- ╒═══════════════╕
- │ Introduction │
- ╘═══════════════╛
- Thank you for trying SimoneSystems "BATTLESHIP" version 1.0, the classic game
- of Battleship, with a twist. BATTLESHIP provides a simple mouse interface, and
- VGA high resolution graphics. The twist? BATTLESHIP adds another level of
- strategy to the game, the ability to lay mines. With mines you can get a head
- start on your opponent by exposing part of his navy without firing a shot. You
- can also help guard your ships from enemy attack.
-
- ╒═══════════════╕
- │ Requirements │
- ╘═══════════════╛
- BATTLESHIP runs on an IBM PC or compatible running MS-DOS 2.0 or higher,
- with VGA high resolution graphics (640 x 480 x 16), and requires a mouse.
-
- ╒═══════════════╕
- │ Instructions │
- ╘═══════════════╛
- You should have the following files:
- 1. BATLS.DOC instructions (this file).
- 2. BATLS.REG registration form.
- 3. BATLS.EXE the executable program.
- 4. BATLS.IMG graphics images.
- 5. BATLS.FNT character fonts.
-
- Make sure the above files are in the current directory before starting.
- You start the game by typing BATLS. There is one command line switch 'Q'.
- The game defaults to sound on, but you can override the default by typing:
- BATLS q. Of course, the sound can be controlled from within the game.
-
- The object of the game is to sink my navy in the fewest number of shots,
- before I sink yours. The game board is divided in two sections. You will
- place your navy on the left, I will place mine on the right. Of course my
- ships will be hidden until you hit them. Each navy consists of 8 ships and
- 8 mines.
-
- The first screen prompts you for your name. Type your name and press ENTER.
- You are now presented with the game board. As you move your mouse, your ship
- will move around the board. Press the SPACE BAR to rotate the ship. Press
- the LEFT mouse button to lock the ship in place, and go on to the next ship.
- If you place a ship where I have a layed a mine, that portion of your ship
- will explode and reveal to me the ships location. After you place your ships,
- It's time to lay your mines. If you place a mine where I have hidden a ship,
- that portion of my ship will explode and reveal to you the ships location.
-
- You will always have the first turn. Move your gun site around with the
- mouse. Fire with the LEFT mouse button. You start with one shot. For every
- ship you sink, you will receive an extra shot. If you hit a mine, you lose
- the rest of your shots for that turn.
-
- BATTLESHIP will keep the top 20 scores in a file named BATLS.SCO. To reset
- the scores, just delete this file. The scores are based on the lowest number
- of shots, highest number of hits, and number of shots left.
-
- ╒═══════════════╕
- │ Controls │
- ╘═══════════════╛
- The following controls are always active:
- S toggle sound ON/OFF
- ESC (Escape key) or
- RIGHT mouse button menu (Continue, Exit, New Game, High Scores)
-
- ╒═══════════════╕
- │ Revisions │
- ╘═══════════════╛
- Version 1.0 Initial release for public distribution.
-
- ╒═══════════════╕
- │ Registration │
- ╘═══════════════╛
- BATTLESHIP is distributed as Shareware (see Definition of Shareware below).
- This allows you to try it before you buy it, but if you continue to use the
- game after the trial period of 21 days, you are expected to register. When
- you register you will receive technical support for BATTLESHIP via U.S.Mail
- at the address listed below. To register send: $8 - registration only, or
- $12 - registration and latest version on disk to:
- ╒════════════════════════╕
- │ Frank Simone │
- │ SimoneSystems Software │
- │ 3096 Dell Drive │
- │ Hermitage, TN 37076 │
- ╘════════════════════════╛
- You are encouraged to copy and distribute this software as long as the
- following restrictions have been met:
-
- 1. When distributing this software, it must be in its original unmodified
- form, and contain the 5 files listed in the above instructions.
-
- 2. Prior written consent from SimoneSystems Software must be obtained before a
- fee or charge is made for copying or distribution.
-
- 3. This software shall not be included with other programs, goods, services,
- etc. without prior written consent from SimoneSystems Software.
-
- ╒════════════════════════╕
- │ Disclaimer of Warranty │
- ╘════════════════════════╛
- This software is sold "as is", without any warranty as to performance or any
- other warranties whether expressed or implied. Because of the many hardware
- and software environments into which this program may be used, no warranty of
- fitness for a particular purpose is offered. The user must assume the entire
- risk of using the program. Any liability of the seller will be limited
- exclusively to product replacement or the refund of the registration fee.
-
- ╒══════════════════╕
- │ Acknowledgements │
- ╘══════════════════╛
- BATTLESHIP was written on a Dyna '286 with Paradise VGA in Microsoft
- QuickBasic 4.5 and was enhanced with special customized character fonts
- with the GFONTS package from Milestone Programming. For more information
- about Milestone Programming, contact:
- Dwain Goforth
- Milestone Programming
- 1260 Sunset Ave.
- Arcata, CA 95521
-
- ╒═════════════════════════╕
- │ Definition of Shareware │
- ╘═════════════════════════╛
- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying
- it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected
- to register. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to
- continue using the software, to an updated program with a printed manual.
-
- The authors of Shareware retain all rights to the software under the
- copyright laws while still allowing free distribution. This gives the user
- the chance to freely obtain and try out software to see if it fits their needs.
- Shareware should not be confused with Public Domain software even though they
- are often obtained from the same sources.
-
- Only by paying for the Shareware you use do you enable the Shareware author
- to continue to support his software and create new programs. Considering that
- the Shareware registration fees are almost always far less than the purchase
- price of comparable commercial software, it's obvious that Shareware is a good
- deal for everyone.
-
- There are real advantages to you in the Shareware system. You get to try out
- software to make sure it is compatible with your hardware and that it fits your
- needs before you "buy" it with your registration. The author saves the expense
- of advertising, packaging and distribution and passes the savings on to you.
- Plus, most Shareware authors are much more accessible than commercial software
- sources so that your questions and suggestions are much more likely to be
- responded to.
-
- Thank you for your support.
-
-